Your World Tonight Fires and heat, Trump takes over DC police, shipwreck cleanup, and more
Aug 11, 2025
Wildfires are wreaking havoc in New Brunswick and Newfoundland, fueled by extreme heat. In Washington, D.C., the President's decision to deploy the National Guard raises eyebrows, despite crime rates dropping. A sunken cargo ship off Newfoundland poses environmental risks as cleanup efforts race against hurricane season. UFC broadcasts in Canada may shift as the U.S. plans changes, while journalists in Gaza face dangerous conditions amid political strife. Amidst all this, a 103-year-old tortoise's birthday offers a moment of light-hearted celebration.
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Evacuee Grabs Only Memories And Flees
- Samantha Fahey fled with her children, two animals and memory totes when a fast-moving Newfoundland wildfire forced an evacuation.
- She left with minutes to spare and uncertainty about whether their home survived.
This Heat Is A Dress Rehearsal
- Environment Canada's Dave Phillips calls this summer a dress rehearsal for what will be normal by 2050.
- Expect more frequent hot, dry summers across Canada, he warns.
Federal Takeover Signals Autocratic Step
- Justin DeBenedictis Kesner warns federal control of D.C. police is an early step toward autocracy.
- He says mobilizing troops to police civilians concentrates executive power dangerously.